Consultant Transplant Medicine(SKMC)

Consultant Transplant Medicine (SKMC)

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Job Description

This role is pivotal in advancing SKMC's mission as a regional leader in transplant care, combining clinical excellence with compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients undergoing kidney, liver, or multi-organ transplantation.
• Provide comprehensive pre transplant evaluations and post transplant follow up.
• Manage immunosuppressive therapy and monitor for complications.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, nephrologists, hepatologists, and other specialists.
• Supervise junior medical staff and fellows in transplant medicine.
• Lead multidisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Participate in departmental planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Contribute to continuing medical education (CME) activities.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to publications in transplant medicine.
• Support innovation in transplant protocols and patient care pathways.
• Ensure compliance with SEHA, DOH, and international transplant regulations.
• Participate in audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and peer evaluations.

Qualifications

• Education: MBBS or equivalent with specialty certification (e.g., FRCP, American Board, or equivalent) in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Transplant Medicine.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post specialty certification, with at least 2 years in a transplant center.
• Licensure: Eligible for DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) Consultant licensure.
• Skills: Strong clinical acumen, leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in a JCI accredited hospital.
• Track record of academic contributions or clinical research.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About The Team

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include the first Transplant Center in the UAE, the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125 bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.